Hello!....My Name Is "Meth"........

[Bigbazza]

This is powerful. I think that it should be posted in every school.

In the email that this was poem was attached to it was said that it was
written by a young Indian girl who was in jail for drug charges, and was
addicted to meth, and that she wrote this while in jail. She was released
from jail, but, true to her story, the drug owned her. They found her dead
not long after, with the needle still in her arm.

Soul destroying....Wasted life.....Devastating and Destroying families....My
Name Is "Meth"

I destroy homes, I tear families apart,
take your children, and that's just the start.
I'm more costly than diamonds, more precious than gold,
The sorrow I bring is a sight to behold.

If you need me, remember I'm easily found,
I live all around you - in schools and in towns
I live with the rich; I live with the poor,
I live down the street, and maybe next door.

I'm made in a lab, but not like you think,
I can be made under the kitchen sink.
In your child's closet, and even in the woods,
If this scares you to death, well it certainly should.

I have many names, but there's one you know best,
I'm sure you've heard of me, my name is crystal meth.
My power is awesome; try me you'll see,
But if you do, you may never break free.

Just try me once and I might let you go,
But try me twice, and I'll own your soul.
When I possess you, you'll steal and you'll lie,
You do what you have to -- just to get high.

The crimes you'll commit for my narcotic charms
Will be worth the pleasure you'll feel in your arms, your lungs your nose.
You'll lie to your mother; you'll steal from your dad,
When you see their tears, you should feel sad.

But you'll forget your morals and how you were raised,
I'll be your conscience, I'll teach you my ways.
I take kids from parents, and parents from kids,
I turn people from God, and separate friends.

I'll take everything from you, your looks and your pride,
I'll be with you always -- right by your side.
You'll give up everything - your family, your home,
Your friends, your money, then you'll be alone.

I'll take and take, till you have nothing more to give,
When I'm finished with you, you'll be lucky to live.
If you try me be warned - this is no game,
If given the chance, I'll drive you insane.

I'll ravish your body, I'll control your mind,
I'll own you completely, your soul will be mine.
The nightmares I'll give you while lying in bed,
The voices you'll hear, from inside your head.

The sweats, the shakes, the visions you'll see,
I want you to know, these are all gifts from me.
But then it's too late, and you'll know in your heart,
That you are mine, and we shall not part.

You'll regret that you tried me, they always do,
But you came to me, not I to you.
You knew this would happen, many times you were told,
But you challenged my power, and chose to be bold.

You could have said no, and just walked away,
If you could live that day over, now what would you say?
I'll be your master, you will be my slave,
I'll even go with you, when you go to your grave.

Now that you have met me, what will you do?
Will you try me or not? It's all up to you.
I can bring you more misery than words can tell,
Come take my hand, let me lead you to hell.

(Author Unknown)

Barry Oz

[BunnyHare]

On Sat, 2 Feb 2013 13:56:16 +1100, Bigbazza wrote:

> This is powerful. I think that it should be posted in every school.

As you say very powerful indeed. Mightr have an effect if posted in schools
and if it saved just one person then it would be worth doing.

--
Barb

[Bigbazza]

"BunnyHare" wrote in message
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Barb







I felt the power of those words when a I first saw them, Barb......They
speak volumes!

Barry Oz

[Bigbazza]

"Bigbazza" wrote in message news:an3dir...@mid.individual.net...

This is powerful. I think that it should be posted in every school.

As someone has just pointed out, that it shows as untrue on Snopes....I
really should have just dropped the reference to the Indian girl before
posting....It is something that was written by someone in the first place,
and describes the full effect of the Crystal Methylone that can and does
effect peoples lives....especially our young folk.....

Just read it as the Crystal Methylone describing itself on young lives!

Barry Oz

[Frederick Williams]

Bigbazza wrote:
>
> This is powerful. I think that it should be posted in every school.

Oh dear me.

--
When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by
this sign, that the dunces are all in confederacy against him.
Jonathan Swift: Thoughts on Various Subjects, Moral and Diverting

[Gordon H]

In message <510D1AA5...@btinternet.com>, Frederick Williams
<freddyw...@btinternet.com> writes

>Bigbazza wrote:
>>
>> This is powerful. I think that it should be posted in every school.
>
>Oh dear me.
>

Like kids are heavily into reading poems...
--
Gordon H
Remove "invalid" to reply

[JerryAtric]

Bigbazza wrote:
>>>
This is powerful. I think that it should be posted in every school.

And I do too! Even if it only makes one child aware of the implications it
would all be worth while.

Very soul searching! Thanks for posting it and drawing my attention to it
Barry.

JerryAtric

[Bill P]

On 02/02/2013 02:56, Bigbazza wrote:
>
> This is powerful. I think that it should be posted in every school.
>
> In the email that this was poem was attached to it was said that it was
> written by a young Indian girl who was in jail for drug charges, and was
> addicted to meth, and that she wrote this while in jail. She was
> released from jail, but, true to her story, the drug owned her. They
> found her dead not long after, with the needle still in her arm.
>
> Soul destroying....Wasted life.....Devastating and Destroying
> families....My Name Is "Meth"

> (Author Unknown)
>
> Barry Oz
>
I think this should be read out in schools.

--
Bill P.
Shildon
Cradle of the Railways.
South West Durham.

[§ireßird & $ir Vivor]

On Sat, 2 Feb 2013 13:56:16 +1100, Bigbazza wrote:

> This is powerful. I think that it should be posted in every school.

Yes, it is powerful and should be posted in every school and college
*but* it's very likely there'll be some who read who'll scoff and say
"it won't happen to me; it might happen to someone else though,
someone who's stupid".

Thing is that the youngster thinking/saying that doesn't realise s/he
IS that someone else to another person reacting the same way.

It's a sad world we live in where there are people who think it's a
"good idea" to ruin others lives purely for their own gain.

[Gordon H]

In message <kelhsd$9jd$1...@dont-email.me>, Bill P <bill...@my.home>
writes

And it should be explained that it is NOT a poem written by a girl!
Check with Snopes. ;-)

[fast finger noreen]

"BunnyHare" wrote in message
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It certainly makes you think it ,sent shivers down spine .



--
Noreen

[Michaelangelo]

ï¿œireï¿œird & $ir Vivor leapt into action and said:

> It's a sad world we live in where there are people who think it's a
> "good idea" to ruin others lives purely for their own gain.

Back to the bankers again? :)

--
Michaelangelo
A banker is a fellow who lends you his umbrella when the sun is shining
-
but wants it back the minute it begins to rain. - Mark Twain

www.flickr.com/photos/mikenagel
www.woodhead-cottage.co.uk

[Tickettyboo]

On 2013-02-03 18:46:05 +0000, Michaelangelo said:

> �ire�ird & $ir Vivor leapt into action and said:
>
>> It's a sad world we live in where there are people who think it's a
>> "good idea" to ruin others lives purely for their own gain.
>
> Back to the bankers again? :)

LOL its the same old world that has always turned. Always has been, and
always will be, those who profit from others without any thought to the
harm.

As for the poem, well yes, what it is saying is true, but if you could
put old heads on young shoulders then the problems of the young would
be solved at a stroke.
I am of the opinion that its not just the young who think 'it wouldn't
happen to me', there are a great many parents who will tell you that
'mine wouldn't do x, y or z'.

That really worries me, I always hoped and prayed that mine would take
notice of our advice, that the way they were brought up would serve
them well enough to avoid real problems - but 'sure' ? Nah, any parent
who is 'that' sure is niave, at best.

--
Tickettyboo

[MCC]

Hello Meth, welcome to the group! :-)
--
MCC
http://www.cloustons.plus.com/weather

[Bigbazza]

"MCC" wrote in message news:yw0ac7234yfv$.114bpbg3kjozv$.dlg@40tude.net...

Hello Meth, welcome to the group! :-)

Why thank you, Mike :-)

Barry Oz

[§ireßird & $ir Vivor]

On Sun, 03 Feb 2013 18:46:05 GMT, Michaelangelo wrote:

> Back to the bankers again? :)

Them too ;))

[§ireßird & $ir Vivor]

On Sun, 3 Feb 2013 19:56:56 +0000, Tickettyboo wrote:

> I am of the opinion that its not just the young who think 'it
> wouldn't happen to me', there are a great many parents who will
> tell you that 'mine wouldn't do x, y or z'.

What they mean is "I hope mine wouldn't do <fill in as appopriate>".
They just forget to sound the "I hope" or maybe they want to reassure
themselves.

You're right though: any age, parent or no, can take the "wouldn't
happen to me" approach then find it can.

> That really worries me, I always hoped and prayed that mine would
> take notice of our advice, that the way they were brought up would
> serve them well enough to avoid real problems - but 'sure' ? Nah,
> any parent who is 'that' sure is niave, at best.

All a parent can do is bring their children up to the best of their
ability, using their own experience to guide and advise, then trust
to whatever deity or chance or fate, to keep them safe.

I've done the best I can for my two and I just hope it's enough. But
as you say, you can never be 100% sure.

[Gordon H]

In message <an7pje...@mid.individual.net>, Michaelangelo
<ma...@mikegel.co.uk> writes

>�ire�ird & $ir Vivor leapt into action and said:
>
>> It's a sad world we live in where there are people who think it's a
>> "good idea" to ruin others lives purely for their own gain.
>
>Back to the bankers again? :)
>

Nice one, Squire!

[Gordon H]

In message <510eff9c$0$1143$5b6a...@news.zen.co.uk>, �ire�ird & $ir
Vivor <sisuN...@mail2nowhere.com> writes

>On Sun, 03 Feb 2013 18:46:05 GMT, Michaelangelo wrote:
>
>> Back to the bankers again? :)
>
>Them too ;))

They have erupted in fury at the idea of splitting the High Street banks
from their speculative investment arms.